The Optimal Life

Alison Pena became widowed in September 2016 when her husband died in her arms after losing his battle with cancer.  Having been married for 25 years, Alison was suddenly alone in a world she wasn't quite sure how to navigate.  Lost, angry and confused, the self-proclaimed "Bad Widow" opened up about her grieving process and how she eventually found strength to love again. Connect with Alison at h...

Glenn Lundy is the host of the #RISEANDGRIND morning show and The Godfather of the popular CLUBHOUSE app room, "Breakfast With Champions."  He joined me for a conversation about his path from homelessness and attempted suicide to now serving tens of thousands of people daily through inspiration, community and impact. Connect with Glenn at: Instagram http://instagram.com/glenn_lundy Facebook http:/...

Nicole Guberman is a board-certified mindset and transformation coach who helps women overcome past hardships, including narcissistic abuse and codependency.  She joined me for a conversation about the intricacies of narcissistic personality disorder and what to do when you have found yourself the victim of narcissistic abuse. Connect with Nicole at -- Facebook: http://facebook.com/nicole.trueself...

Joshua Shea is a recovered pornography addict who coaches other addicts and their partners suffering from porn abuse and/or betrayal traumas.  He is an author, speaker and educator who has written three books on this sensitive subject.   Connect with Josh at https://paddictrecovery.com/    

Andy Cagnetta is the CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, a worldwide leader in business brokerage, franchise consulting and franchise development.  He also co-hosts The Deal Board Podcast , a popular business podcast that focuses on mergers and acquisitions. Connect with Andy at Andy Cagnetta - CEO of the best business brokerage, franchise consulting, franchise development company - Transworld Bu...

Dr. Jay Feldman is a medical specialist, media expert and entrepreneur who founded Otter PR , a seven-figure public relations agency.  He also hosts the Mentors Collective Podcast, available on most streaming platforms. Connect with Dr. Jay at http://instagram.com/drjayfeldman    

C. Lee Smith is a sales management expert and the CEO of SalesFuel, an Ohio-based firm that leverages critical insights to enable acquisition, development and retention of top employees and customers.  He also co-hosts the Manage Smarter Podcast available on Apple Podcasts and most streaming platforms. Connect with Lee at http://salesfuel.com and leesmith@salesfuel.com    

Jeremy Slate is the founder and host of "Create Your Own Life Podcast" , interviewing some of the world's highest performers and achievers.  He also founded Command Your Brand Media , a public relations firm that helps its clients appear on a variety of podcasts.  He is an expert on how people and businesses can use podcasts to build their brands. Connect with Jeremy at http://jeremyryanslate.com...

Padma Gordon  is a spiritual guide, mindfulness counselor and author of  Being Together: Practical Wisdom for Loving Yourself and Your Partner .  She teaches about life, love and relationships through the lens of mindful awareness and awakening.    Connect with Padma at https://www.padmagordon.com/    

Udo Erasmus is a health, wellness, spiritual and human nature educator who founded Udo's Choice line of supplements , which includes essential Omega 3-6-9 oils and hi-potency probiotics.  He joined me to discuss our spiritual beings and the importance of awareness in finding true inner harmony and peace.  He also provided detail on his 8-step "Total Sexy Health" process toward achieving optimal he...

Sonia Frontera is a divorce and immigration attorney who authored the book, " Relationship Solutions: Effective Strategies to Heal Your Heart and Create the  Happiness You Deserve ."  Having suffered from a psychologically abusive first marriage, Sonia joined me to discuss the painful 7 years she endured, the steps required to leave these emotionally-charged situations, and tips on how to find hop...

Rebecca Costa is a science and technology futurist who analyzes potential future societal disruptions and offers mitigating solutions.  Through A.I.-driven predictive analytics, tracking venture capital investments, reviewing global patents and studying university and lab research, Rebecca is able to predict how we are destined to live and work in the future.  She joined me to discuss her " 4 Acti...

Daniel Gartenberg is a PhD in cognitive psychology who specializes in sleep, A.I. and preventative health.  He is the CEO of SleepSpace, a sleep app that helps you fall asleep faster, sleep deeper and wake up refreshed. Connect with Daniel at www.sleepspace.com and at www.instagram.com/sleepspaceapp  

Jeremy Torchinsky is a personal fitness coach who connects mind, body and soul to ensure his clients achieve optimal results.  A former gambler who had addiction issues with alcohol and unhealthy foods, Jeremy came on to share his remarkable turnaround story of healthy living and operating each day with intention of serving others. Connect with Jeremy at www.jeremytorch.com and at www.instagram.co...

Rabbi Zushe Greenberg returned to the podcast to discuss the pursuit of happiness and how we can live more fulfilling and joyous lives.  

Cedric Bertelli is the founder of Emotional Health Institute , an organization providing emotional resolution techniques that help integrate and eliminate disruptive emotional patterns.   Email Cedric at cedric.bertelli@gmail.com  Connect with Cedric at https://www.facebook.com/theemotionalresolutioneffect/      

This episode was taken from the CLUBHOUSE AUDIO APP where we discussed podcasting, the future of audio, and more.  

Byrdy Lynn is the author of "Through the Storm of Early Trauma," a memoir detailing her troubled childhood of sexual abuse, neglect and violence — a litany of events that left Byrdy suffering from PTSD and suicidal depression.  She joined me for a conversation about details of her painful childhood and ways she has healed to live a more peaceful and liberated life. Connect with Byrdy at https://by...

Jaimie Beebe is a casting director and host of true crime podcast, " Strictly Stalking ."  She joined me for a conversation about all things stalking, including warning signs and solutions, characteristics of victims and perpetrators, and evolving areas of the law.  She also provided a real-life story of a stalking incident involving murder that is so outrageous, it is hard to believe. If you or a...

Kathy McDaniel was in a medically-induced coma in late 1999 when she found herself navigating through the afterlife -- seeing hell and heaven all within a short period of time.  These near death experiences caused her to write her memoir, " Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat ."  While she did not fully convince me that what she thought she was experiencing was truly an afterlife, we can only hope that...

Joseph Hogue is an investment expert who has created an online community that reaches millions of people each month.  He joined me for a conversation about stock market intricacies, various strategies for investing, and stocks to keep an eye on in 2021. Connect with Joseph at: YouTube (330K subscribers!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKdotYtcY9SxoU8CYAXdvg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g...

Marty Ray from Marty Ray Project joined me for a chat about acting, singing, career path, social media growth and a whole lot more.  His podcast, Marty Ray Project: Chats , can be found on most streaming platforms. Connect with Marty Ray at http://instagram.com/martyrayproject and at http://martyrayproject.com    

Bob Krulish has suffered from bipolar disorder for over 46 years.  He joined me for a raw and candid conversation about his journey, the manic bouts that have caused him pain, and ways to mitigate the suffering caused by this illness. Connect with Bob on Facebook and at http://www.bobkrulish.com  

Lindsey Walters joined me for a candid conversation about how her family's lives were changed 7 years ago when her father was diagnosed with ALS.   Learn more about ALS here .  

2020 was a brutal year for most.  But in times of challenge we can find opportunity for growth.  Grateful for this year's lessons. *Please SUBSCRIBE*